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S/West IPAC denies endorsing Tinubu

On: February 23, 2023

By Oluwatope Lawanson The Inter-party Advisory Council (IPAC), South West Chapter, has debunked reports that four political parties YPP, ADP, APM and PRP in the South West have collapsed their structures in support of the APC Presidential Candidate, Sen. Bola Tinubu. The group, in a statement signed by itsContinue Reading

Group wants CBN to track money transfer 48hrs to elections

By: isaac aregbesola

On: February 23, 2023

In: Politics

By Philomina Attah A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Speak Out Africa Initiative, has advised the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to track all money transferred 48hrs to election day through the commercial banks. The Executive Director of the NGO, Mr Kenneth Eze, gave the advice at a news briefing on Thursday,Continue Reading

Prioritising the stakes of retirees in the next dispensation: The COPEHRA angle

By: Ismail Abdulaziz

On: February 23, 2023

In: Features

Prioritising the stakes of retirees in the next dispensation: The COPEHRA angle A news analysis by Ismail Abdulaziz, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In the next few days a new administration would be elected by Nigerians with various expectations to better their lives, more especially those that have servedContinue Reading

Polls: CYMS, EFCC collaborate to stop vote buying

By: isaac aregbesola

On: February 23, 2023

In: General News

The Director General, Committee on Youths Mobilisation and Sensitisation (CYMS) with the Representative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and other CYMS members By Ibironke Ariyo The Committee on Youths Mobilisation and Sensitisation (CYMS) says it has commenced training on tracking vote buying in collaboration with theContinue Reading

Elections: Amnesty International tasks security agents to respect citizens’ rights

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: February 23, 2023

In: Politics

By Angela Atabo Amnesty International Nigeria (AIN) has called on security agencies to respect the rights of citizens and be professional in the discharge of their duties during the forthcoming elections. Mr Auwal Rafsanjani, Chairman Board of Trustees AIN, made the appeal while commemorating the World Social Justice Day, andContinue Reading

Potters Gallery to support PWDs in creative industry

By: isaac aregbesola

On: February 23, 2023

In: General News

By Bridget Ikyado The Creative Director, Potter’s Gallery Initiative, Mr Donald Unanka says the organization will continue to build the capacity of Persons With Disability (PWDs) in the creative industry. Speaking at a workshop organised for PWDs on Thursday in Abuja, Unanka said the intervention was imperative, in order toContinue Reading

Why military involves in internal security operations – CDS

By: isaac aregbesola

On: February 23, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, says the involvement of the Armed Forces of Nigeria in internal security operations is sacrosanct with the history of formation of the nation’s military. Irabor said this while delivering a lecture to participants of the National Defence CollegeContinue Reading

Atiku’s aide cautions Nigerians against vote-splitting

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 23, 2023

In: Politics

By Jessica Dogo Mr Demola Olarewaju, Special Assistant on New Media Strategy to the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has called on Nigerians to avoid vote-splitting and vote massively for the party. Olarewaju made the call in an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading

Elections: IGP deploys 13 top officers to Kaduna

By: isaac aregbesola

On: February 23, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Mohammed Tijjani The Police Command in Kaduna says three Commissioners of Police, four deputies and six assistants have been deployed to oversee the conduct of 2023 general elections in the state. The Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Muhammad Jalige, said the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Usman Baba, deployed theContinue Reading

Osun West APC senatorial candidate promises agric. transformation, others if elected

By: isaac aregbesola

On: February 23, 2023

In: Politics

By Razak Owolabi Dr Raheem Tadese, the APC Senatorial candidate for Osun West says he will ensure an aggressive agricultural transformation of his constituency if elected in the 2023 senatorial election. Tadese who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday, also said he would help the stateContinue Reading

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